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New Mexico invests $1.9 million to expand youth outdoor access
New Mexico invests $1.9 million to expand youth outdoor access Outdoor Equity Fund connects over 22,000 youth to outdoor programs SANTA FE — A $1.9 million investment through the state’s Outdoor Equity Fund will connect over 22,000 youth across 14 counties to 62...
New Mexico returns to SXSW as the next frontier for innovation
March 13, 2026The New Mexico Economic Development Department will return to South by Southwest as a lead partner of the “New Mexico House” event, highlighting the state’s growing role in frontier technologies, film and digital media.Governor Michelle Lujan...
Outdoor recreation drives $3.6 billion, 31,000 jobs in New Mexico
March 11, 2026New federal data show outdoor recreation contributed $ $3.6 billion to New Mexico’s economy and supported more than 31,000 jobs in 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).Gov. Michelle Lujan GrishamCabinet Secretary Rob BlackDeputy...
State accepting applications to support business incubator certification
March 5, 2026Governor Michelle Lujan GrishamCabinet Secretary Rob BlackDeputy Cabinet Secretary Isaac RomeroTIO Director Nora Meyers Sackett Contact: Chris ChaffinChris.Chaffin@edd.nm.gov(505) 490-7962 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 5, 2026 State accepting applications...
Technology and Innovation Office awards programming grants to strengthen New Mexico’s innovation ecosystem
March 3, 2026The New Mexico Economic Development Department has awarded $2.5 million in grants to five organizations to expand services and programming that help entrepreneurs develop and commercialize new technologies.Governor Michelle Lujan GrishamCabinet Secretary...
AV to expand ABQ defense manufacturing campus
March 3, 2026AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) “AV” is investing more than $30 million to expand its Albuquerque defense manufacturing campus, a project expected to create more than 450 jobs and generate more than $670 million in economic impact over the next decade,...
Call for creative industries’ public development projects
March 2, 2026Local governments, municipalities, Tribal Nations and Pueblo governments across New Mexico can now apply for a new state-backed creative industries initiative designed to help communities build arts and cultural economy projects before competing for...
State accepting applications for Quantum Technologies Award
February 26, 2026Early-stage quantum technology companies have until April 30 to apply for state grants worth up to $200,000 through a competitive program designed to grow New Mexico’s quantum sector and expand high-tech job creation statewide.Governor Michelle Lujan...
State accepting applications for NM Advanced Energy Awards
February 17, 2026New Mexico small businesses developing clean energy technology have until March 17 to apply for state grants worth up to $1 million — funding that has already helped 12 companies commercialize their innovations.Governor Michelle Lujan GrishamCabinet...
State announces first five locations designated through New Mexico’s Site Readiness Program
February 16, 2026The first five strategic development sites to be designated through the state’s Site Readiness Program have been announced, marking a milestone in statewide efforts to prepare competitive, investment-ready locations for economic growth.Governor...